Music plays an important role in helping us 【2】.We hear it when we are shopping, in hotels, airports, and restaurants. There is music that you can dance to, sing to, or you may just prefer to listen to it for entertainment. In the movies, music is as important as the acting. Although most people don't pay a【3】to it, a good movie has music that helps create the mood for the story.

However there are times when music does more harm than good,for example,when you listen to music that is too 1【4】.You might think this is OK now,but that's only because you're still young.Listening to loud music is not good for ears and it can even make you d【5】. If music is a necessary part of your world, keep the volume（音量）down.

against; value; hung; stolen; unknown; is worth

【1】The Lijiang River ______ a visit for a second time.

【2】The old man spent his lifetime fighting ______ war.

【3】She had her bag ______ and finally she asked the police for help.

【4】For me, the house's main ______ lies in its quiet country location.

【5】His name was ______ to people two months ago. But he became famous shortly after his book came out.

We carefully began a conversation and spoke about a lot of things. We never introduced ourselves.I thought that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee. I asked, "May I get you something?"

"A coffee would be nice."

Then I bought him a cup of coffee,we talked more,and he accepted another cup of coffee.Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and went to the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,"How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?"

"Who? "

"The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs."

I could hardly believe it. I was talking, buying coffee,offering a free breakfast,and feeling pity for one of the world's richest and most powerful men!

My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.

【1】The writer bought coffee for the old man because ______ .

A.he thought the old man was poorB.he wanted to start a conversation

C.he would like to thank the old manD.he wanted to show his politeness

【2】How did the writer probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A.Proud.B.Excited.C.Angry.D.Surprised.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer entered the restaurant to have lunch.

B.The old man was one of the world's richest and most powerful men.

C.The writer and the old man introduced themselves.

D.The old man had no money and couldn't afford something to eat.

【4】What is the best title for the passage?

A.To see is to believe.B.Success doesn't come easy.

C.A wise head makes a close mouth.D.Don't judge a person by his appearance.

A.To read sentence by sentence or word by word.

B.To get every detail even though they are the least important details.

C.To skim the headlines first, then try to get the main idea of the writing.

D.To look up every new word in the dictionary we meet while reading.

A.talentB.dialogueC.scriptD.instrument

話題作文: 臨近中考，作為初三學(xué)生的你們壓力越來(lái)越大。學(xué)校組織一次以“ How to Deal with the Stress”為題的演講比賽。請(qǐng)根據(jù)下面的思維導(dǎo)圖寫(xiě)一篇演講稿，介紹你緩解壓力的方法。

How to Deal with the Stress

a health body , more energy to study, clam down（冷靜）, others’ help, do more sports, go to bed early, listen to some light music , have a talk with……

提示詞: entrance exam入學(xué)考試; more or less 或多或少more or less

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【1】I would rather _______（stay）at home and watch TV.

【2】Quiet music makes me ________（sleep）

【3】The king slept badly and didn’t feel like ________(eat ).

【4】Using too many plastic products is ________(harm) to our environment.

【5】We don’t know whether that poor child is ______（live ）or dead.

【6】The earth will become dirtier and dirtier unless we take action _________（protect )it.

【7】I think our teacher agreed because he ______（nod）just now.

【8】The story I read has a happy_______ (end).

【9】We are in_______（agree）that you should go to college after finishing high school.

【10】Look! There is a cat _________（climb ) up the tree.

In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.

The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(1 F) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).

Weather also has a strong influence on people's feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃，people become stronger.

Low air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and In shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about18℃.

Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather's problem.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，選擇最佳答案。

【1】What can cause problems on health?

A.Hot and wet weather.B.A strong wind.C.Warm weather.

【2】A report shows that people may have more intelligence when______ comes.

A.a heavy rainB.a strong windC.very hot weather

【3】According to the writer, fat people may feel bad in_________ weather

A.coldB.coolC.hot

【4】The writer wants to tell us that________.

A.hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way

B.weather influences people's behavior

C.IQ changes when weather changes

【5】Which is the best title for this passage ?

A.Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings

B.Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad

C.Weather Influences Feelings

【1】________ Happiness is not the same as money. It's a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy. Because you have something else that can't be bought with money.

【2】________ We all like to volunteer our time to help others. Though the volunteer work takes us several hours a week, we feel good about it and we can spend time doing what we love to do.

【3】________ Teenagers have different kinds of dreams, such as being a volunteer or a sportsman or a teacher or a scientist and so on. Some dreams are more realistic, others are not. But many of them are willing to work hard to achieve their dreams.

【4】________ I’m happy and lucky to have such a good helper, My life is full of pleasure. He understands different instructions and many English words. He can help me answer the phone. open or shut doors or carry things.

【5】________It was bought by my father as my birthday present last year. Since then, it has always been with me. When I wake up, I turn it on to listen to English. On the bus I can listen to English or songs. I like it very much.

A: Christmas used to be my favorite time of year, but right now I feel terrible.

B: Yes. Jack.【1】 A change of situation would easily affect(影響)people’s feelings.

A: What do you miss most as Christmas is coming, David?

B: Of course, my family. 【2】

A: Me, too. Nothing in the world is better than being with my family at Christmas time.

B: At least, your brother is here with you

A: That's true. 【3】But now, instead I do feel great to have him around on this special day here.

B: Maybe he'll be here soon. I hope he will like the gift we bought for him.

A: I'm sure he will. He's always wanted a camera so that he can record every moment that moves him deeply here in Beijing, and he can share what’s recorded with my family.

B: Perfect. 【4】 One more thing, our Chinese classmates are going to hold a Christmas party for us, and they want to spend Christmas with us.

A: They are friendly. .【5】 I will go to the party with you.